Etymology

hibbingite

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Today it means: An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, and oxygen. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the city of Hibbing, Minnesota Hibbing + -ite

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